2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign, Interior, Engine
2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign, Interior, Engine – Since it has long been the best-selling SUV in Canada and the most popular car overall, the 2027 Toyota RAV4 continues to play a significant role for the company. Expanded infotainment and instrument cluster screens, wireless connectivity, and enhanced driver-assist and safety technologies are all part of the new multimedia system that debuted this year. 2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign
The base LE trim is no longer offered with a front-wheel drive configuration; all RAV4 grades now come standard with all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test vehicle is the gasoline-only model, however plug-in and traditional hybrid options are also available. With a non-negotiable delivery cost of $1,930, the lineup starts at $34,520, but this top-end Limited comes in at $46,180 before taxes.
2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign and Update Plan
Interior and Exterior
A bigger infotainment screen is standard across all model levels. In the base model, the screen size increases from seven to eight inches, and in the Limited model, it goes from nine to 10.5 inches. A modern multimedia system with subscription services is provided to all, regardless of size. This includes up to a three-year trial for remote connectivity and a ten-year trial for service and safety connection. Previously, the RAV4 required a cable for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay; however, this year, they are available wirelessly on all trim levels.
Heating for the front seats, all-weather floor mats, windshield de-icer, variable intermittent wipers, and LED headlights are all part of the base grade, along with the usual safety aid systems. As you go up the model levels, you’ll find more and more amenities including a power sunroof, roof rails, heated steering wheel, cargo net, privacy cover for your cargo, wireless charging, and rain-sensing wipers.
2027 Toyota RAV4 Specs
With big, easily-graspable temperature dials, the RAV4’s controls are designed to be as simple to use as possible. Their simplicity and longevity are on display with the steering wheel controls, which were designed to resemble the iPod’s circular switch.
The Limited’s new, bigger touchscreen foregoes the hard keys that were previously used for menu navigation in favor of icons that can still be seen and used effectively. However, my test vehicle’s connectivity system, which uses voice commands like “Hey, Toyota” to access navigation and other features, could be sluggish to load and respond correctly after starting up, particularly in cold weather. 2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign
Engine and Performance
The vehicle’s all-wheel drive system receives its power from the 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, which produces 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque, via an eight-speed automated gearbox. It starts up fast, has enough power to pass on the highway, and becomes nearly silent when coasting, but it does produce a little noise when the accelerator is pressed forcefully. 2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign
Its 187 horsepower puts it ahead of the Tucson (at 190 hp), the CR-V (at 190 hp), and the standard engine of the Ford Escape (at 180 hp; the latter additionally comes with a 250 hp turbocharged 2.0L option) among its closest competitors.
2027 Toyota RAV4 Fuel Economy
According to NRCan, the RAV4 gets 9.5 L/100 km in city driving, 7.2 L/100 km on highway driving, and 8.5 L/100 km combined. Even though it was a very cold week, I managed to get a considerably higher mileage of 11.0 L/100 km. With its standard engine, the Ford Escape achieves 8.4 L/100 km, the Honda CR-V 8.4, and the Hyundai Tucson 9.3 according to official ratings, so it’s not far off from its AWD rivals.
2027 Toyota RAV4 Safety Features
The RAV4 receives a perfect score of five in crash tests. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has also designated it as a Top Safety Pick. Unfortunately, the IIHS adjusted its front and side tests to make it seem more like being hit by a bigger SUV, so it didn’t get the top safety pick+ rating. Ratings for the RAV4 fall into the “Acceptable” category, which is one notch lower than the best “Good” grade. 2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign
There are a plethora of driver-assist and safety features standard on all trim levels. These include adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, automatic high-beam headlights, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, the backup camera that is standard on all new vehicles, and emergency front braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection. With the addition of pedestrian detection in low-light conditions, emergency steering assist, and intersection assistance, the forward collision warning system can now assist with left turns, detect oncoming vehicles, and apply the brakes if needed. Emergency rear brakes and 360-degree cameras are exclusive to the Limited model.
2027 Toyota RAV4 Release Date And Price
At $34,520 for the base LE trim, the RAV4 is more expensive than the 2022 model but comes standard with all-wheel drive and upgrades. In the middle of the market, you can find the Tucson at $32,424 and the CR-V at $38,990 (all prices include delivery and are for AWD). 2027 Toyota RAV4 Redesign
Although it was more expensive than many competitors, my top-tier Limited model had a tonne of features for the money, costing $46,180. The price difference between the gas-only and gas-electric RAV4 Hybrids varies by trim level, but the gas-electric Limited costs an extra $1,600. Considering the vehicle’s refined handling and impressive fuel economy, this may be money well spent.
